Managing Workplace Health Fit for Purpose

CONFERENCE

20th amp 21st November 2019

Sponsored by Supported by

Venue La Mon Hotel 41 Gransha RoadCastlereagh BelfastBT23 5RF

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

Your staff are a key business asset and essential to productivity and profitability

Research shows that good health is good for business and better workplaces have better financial results

Analysis also indicates that the longer people are off sick the less likely they are to make a successful return to work After six months absence from work there is only a 50 chance of someone making a successful return

By creating a positive safe and healthy environment for employees you can increase morale improve your employeesrsquo work‐life balance and in turn positively impact your business

Yet many organisations find this a major challenge There is a myriad of reasons for this including ndash

a lack of understanding of the benefits of tackling

this issue

a failure to see employee health as a priority

against other operational demands

a reactive approach to implementing health

policies rather than focusing on prevention

a poor evidence base to measure the return on

investment of any programmes

and a lack of best practice examples to promote

improvements

This Conference aims to provide attendees with solutions

to the five obstacles mentioned above

Running in both plenary and workshop format and with a

host of interactive exhibitors the event will bring

together experts from a variety of workplace health

disciplines keen to impart their knowledge to educate

and inform you about not only the latest trends in

workplace health but how to go about building a

lsquohealthyrsquo working culture

Day 2 builds up to an afternoon session of case studies

showing successful interventions by organisations who

have witnessed big improvements in workplace health

Return on Investment

Following on from the highly successful inaugural conference in March 2018 this is one not to be missed and I look forward to welcoming you at it

Wilson Lambe MBE CFIOSHChair Workplace Health Leadership Group NI

A word from our Chairhelliphellip

Some of theHighlights helliphellip

Can work really cause cancer

Managing employees who have been involvedwitnessed workplace trauma

Welding fumes ‐ hazards and controls

A journey of culture change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

Ageing musculoskeletal health and work

PLUS much much morehelliphelliphellip

Who Should attendhelliphellip

Health amp Wellbeing

Professionals

Health amp Safety

Practitioners

Occupational Health

Professionals

Mental Health

Practitioners

Occupational Hygiene Specialists

HR Department Personnel

SHEQ Consultants

Health champions

Safety Reps

Counsellors Therapists

and will interest a range of job titles from SeniorMiddleFrontline Management to Consultants

Specialists and Safety Reps

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 1 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Ronan Kelly facilitator Robert Kidd Chief Executive HSENI

930 ‐ Work related ill health Whatrsquos the problem and where is the solutionProf David Fishwick Chief Medical Adviser to HSE GB and HSENIThe robust case for improving workplace ill health

1000 ‐ Occupational Cancers Is your job making you ill Dr Steve Forman Principal Medical Adviser Occupational Health Physician HSEAn overview of three increased risk work activities

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Chronic lung disease ‐ a Northern Ireland perspectiveDr Paul McKeagney Consultant Respiratory Physician Belfast City Hospital An overview of the most prevalent occupational lung diseases

1130 ‐ Preventing work‐related ill‐health ‐ A respiratory surveillance focusJade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse Specialist HSEProf David Fishwick CMO HSE Managing and undertaking Respiratory Workplace Health Surveillance

1200 ‐ Move rooms ‐ you choose your seminar

1210 ‐ Welding fumes Scott Atess Blakelock Welding Application Engineer 3M

Ballygowan Suite

The role of the Occupational Hygienist

John Dobbie Group Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS

Riverview Suite

Effective dust exposure in quarries

Ken Logan Principal Health amp Safety Inspector HSENI

Glen Suite

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Local Exhaust Ventilation

Dean Cross Evette Boyes Morgan Naylor HSENI Scientific Services

Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Health Surveillance (Q amp A)

Jade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse HSE amp Heather Cunnington Specialist Inspector ‐ OH HSE

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Face fit testing Stephen Clegg Personal Safety Division 3M Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Talk to the hygienists

John Dobbie Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS amp Marian Molloy Principal Specialist Inspector HSE

Glen 3 amp 4

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace H amp W Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)hellipWhat are they and why such a problem Chris Quarrie Specialist Inspector in Human Factors amp Ergonomist HSE amp Matt Birtles Principal Ergonomist HSEWhy MSDs are a cause for concern a framework to assess and address risks the relevance of psychosocial factors in the development of MSDs and factoring them into the risk assessment process

1525 ‐ Ageing workforce researchProf Karen Walker‐Bone Director Arthritis Research UKMRC Centre for Musculoskeletal Health amp WorkldquoAge shall not weary themrdquo ‐ working for ever

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 2 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Lynda Bryans facilitator Dr Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer Dept Of Health

930 ‐ ldquoDepression is not foreverrdquo Lynda Bryans Lecturer Belfast Metropolitan College and advocate for mental healthLyndarsquos journey back to the surface

1000 ‐ Resilience inside out Gerry Kelly Chief Executive NICSSA Sport amp LeisureBuilding and developing a resilient self and workforce

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Tackling Workplace StresshellipClaire Kelly Mental Wellbeing at Work Advisor HSENIThe HSE Management Standards ‐ A step by step approach

1130 ‐ Changing your organisationrsquos cultureNicola Hodgkinson Business Services Director Seddon Construction Ltd Case study ‐ An organisationrsquos cultural change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

1200 ‐ Understanding amp Supporting People Exposed to Psychological Trauma Dr Michael Patterson Consultant Clinical Psychologist TMR Health Professionals Signs symptoms and what you can do to help

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Lunchtime energy dip Your Laughter Yoga fix

Viv McKinnon Founder Hydro‐ease Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Mental Health First Aid ‐ whatrsquos it all about

Catherine Downey ‐ Lead Health amp Wellbeing Coordinator Health Matters

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee fatigue versus wellness

Dr Jonny Bloomfield MD Support2 perform

Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 3 amp 4

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee debt an employerrsquos guide

Scott Kennerley Financial Policy Director The Consumer Council Northern Ireland

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led health clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace Health and Wellbeing Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Wellbeing support for small and medium sized enterprisesJanet Calvert Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at Public Health Agency NICase studies on supporting wellbeing at work in the SME sector

1500 ‐ Taking a holistic approach ‐ what works and what doesnrsquotBiddy O Neill National Project Lead Health and Wellbeing Programme DoH IrelandMilestones in developing a Healthy Workplace Framework and the challenges faced

1530 ‐ Managing a proactively structured occupational health programmeAndrew Cooke Group SHE Director GRAHAMCase study by the 2018 winner of the NISGNISO All Ireland Occupational Health Award

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

Check out the Early Bird Booking Discount offer on the back page

ldquoThe conference programme is designed to feature real‐life situations which we confront in our day‐to‐day work and to educate and inform

attendees how best to prepare for these situations in a pro‐active and knowledgeable mannerrdquo

What to expecthelliphellip

Why attend helliphellipJoin us to‐

Hear over 30 expert speakers share their experience knowledge and insights

Participate in 15+ hours of thought provoking debate case studies keynote addresses workshops all geared to equip you with the skills and insights necessary to work on workplace health

Build your network ‐ benchmark debate and learn from the best minds in workplace health

See the latest trendsbest practices

View case studies that have delivered results

Demonstrate your organisationrsquos leadership amp commitment to workplace health

Earn valuable CPD points

The Conference aims to ensure delegates walk away with

practical strategies to transform their workplace health action plans

Who are the Workplace Health Leadership Group NI helliphellip

Find out at

wwwwhlgniorguk

Donrsquot miss anything bring your team

CONFERENCE

Designed by and for Occupational Health amp Safety professionals the conference delivers a programme which is relevant thought provoking and educational

It addresses situations that confront us on a daily basis it offers new ideas and theories to be considered and it offers attendees an opportunity to have their say all in a relaxed setting which encourages informal discussions

The development of new working relationships professional connections and support networks will be actively encouraged and attendees are encouraged to discuss and report on their own experiences with like‐minded professionals

The speakers were chosen as they are the leading professionals in their fields or have knowledge of practical and successful workplace health initiatives which will be invaluable to attendees

Rest assured they have the very latest information at their fingertips and the understanding to assist attendees deliver positive workplace health outcomes in their organisations

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

Your staff are a key business asset and essential to productivity and profitability

Research shows that good health is good for business and better workplaces have better financial results

Analysis also indicates that the longer people are off sick the less likely they are to make a successful return to work After six months absence from work there is only a 50 chance of someone making a successful return

By creating a positive safe and healthy environment for employees you can increase morale improve your employeesrsquo work‐life balance and in turn positively impact your business

Yet many organisations find this a major challenge There is a myriad of reasons for this including ndash

a lack of understanding of the benefits of tackling

this issue

a failure to see employee health as a priority

against other operational demands

a reactive approach to implementing health

policies rather than focusing on prevention

a poor evidence base to measure the return on

investment of any programmes

and a lack of best practice examples to promote

improvements

This Conference aims to provide attendees with solutions

to the five obstacles mentioned above

Running in both plenary and workshop format and with a

host of interactive exhibitors the event will bring

together experts from a variety of workplace health

disciplines keen to impart their knowledge to educate

and inform you about not only the latest trends in

workplace health but how to go about building a

lsquohealthyrsquo working culture

Day 2 builds up to an afternoon session of case studies

showing successful interventions by organisations who

have witnessed big improvements in workplace health

Return on Investment

Following on from the highly successful inaugural conference in March 2018 this is one not to be missed and I look forward to welcoming you at it

Wilson Lambe MBE CFIOSHChair Workplace Health Leadership Group NI

A word from our Chairhelliphellip

Some of theHighlights helliphellip

Can work really cause cancer

Managing employees who have been involvedwitnessed workplace trauma

Welding fumes ‐ hazards and controls

A journey of culture change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

Ageing musculoskeletal health and work

PLUS much much morehelliphelliphellip

Who Should attendhelliphellip

Health amp Wellbeing

Professionals

Health amp Safety

Practitioners

Occupational Health

Professionals

Mental Health

Practitioners

Occupational Hygiene Specialists

HR Department Personnel

SHEQ Consultants

Health champions

Safety Reps

Counsellors Therapists

and will interest a range of job titles from SeniorMiddleFrontline Management to Consultants

Specialists and Safety Reps

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 1 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Ronan Kelly facilitator Robert Kidd Chief Executive HSENI

930 ‐ Work related ill health Whatrsquos the problem and where is the solutionProf David Fishwick Chief Medical Adviser to HSE GB and HSENIThe robust case for improving workplace ill health

1000 ‐ Occupational Cancers Is your job making you ill Dr Steve Forman Principal Medical Adviser Occupational Health Physician HSEAn overview of three increased risk work activities

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Chronic lung disease ‐ a Northern Ireland perspectiveDr Paul McKeagney Consultant Respiratory Physician Belfast City Hospital An overview of the most prevalent occupational lung diseases

1130 ‐ Preventing work‐related ill‐health ‐ A respiratory surveillance focusJade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse Specialist HSEProf David Fishwick CMO HSE Managing and undertaking Respiratory Workplace Health Surveillance

1200 ‐ Move rooms ‐ you choose your seminar

1210 ‐ Welding fumes Scott Atess Blakelock Welding Application Engineer 3M

Ballygowan Suite

The role of the Occupational Hygienist

John Dobbie Group Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS

Riverview Suite

Effective dust exposure in quarries

Ken Logan Principal Health amp Safety Inspector HSENI

Glen Suite

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Local Exhaust Ventilation

Dean Cross Evette Boyes Morgan Naylor HSENI Scientific Services

Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Health Surveillance (Q amp A)

Jade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse HSE amp Heather Cunnington Specialist Inspector ‐ OH HSE

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Face fit testing Stephen Clegg Personal Safety Division 3M Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Talk to the hygienists

John Dobbie Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS amp Marian Molloy Principal Specialist Inspector HSE

Glen 3 amp 4

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace H amp W Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)hellipWhat are they and why such a problem Chris Quarrie Specialist Inspector in Human Factors amp Ergonomist HSE amp Matt Birtles Principal Ergonomist HSEWhy MSDs are a cause for concern a framework to assess and address risks the relevance of psychosocial factors in the development of MSDs and factoring them into the risk assessment process

1525 ‐ Ageing workforce researchProf Karen Walker‐Bone Director Arthritis Research UKMRC Centre for Musculoskeletal Health amp WorkldquoAge shall not weary themrdquo ‐ working for ever

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 2 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Lynda Bryans facilitator Dr Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer Dept Of Health

930 ‐ ldquoDepression is not foreverrdquo Lynda Bryans Lecturer Belfast Metropolitan College and advocate for mental healthLyndarsquos journey back to the surface

1000 ‐ Resilience inside out Gerry Kelly Chief Executive NICSSA Sport amp LeisureBuilding and developing a resilient self and workforce

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Tackling Workplace StresshellipClaire Kelly Mental Wellbeing at Work Advisor HSENIThe HSE Management Standards ‐ A step by step approach

1130 ‐ Changing your organisationrsquos cultureNicola Hodgkinson Business Services Director Seddon Construction Ltd Case study ‐ An organisationrsquos cultural change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

1200 ‐ Understanding amp Supporting People Exposed to Psychological Trauma Dr Michael Patterson Consultant Clinical Psychologist TMR Health Professionals Signs symptoms and what you can do to help

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Lunchtime energy dip Your Laughter Yoga fix

Viv McKinnon Founder Hydro‐ease Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Mental Health First Aid ‐ whatrsquos it all about

Catherine Downey ‐ Lead Health amp Wellbeing Coordinator Health Matters

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee fatigue versus wellness

Dr Jonny Bloomfield MD Support2 perform

Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 3 amp 4

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee debt an employerrsquos guide

Scott Kennerley Financial Policy Director The Consumer Council Northern Ireland

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led health clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace Health and Wellbeing Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Wellbeing support for small and medium sized enterprisesJanet Calvert Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at Public Health Agency NICase studies on supporting wellbeing at work in the SME sector

1500 ‐ Taking a holistic approach ‐ what works and what doesnrsquotBiddy O Neill National Project Lead Health and Wellbeing Programme DoH IrelandMilestones in developing a Healthy Workplace Framework and the challenges faced

1530 ‐ Managing a proactively structured occupational health programmeAndrew Cooke Group SHE Director GRAHAMCase study by the 2018 winner of the NISGNISO All Ireland Occupational Health Award

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

Check out the Early Bird Booking Discount offer on the back page

ldquoThe conference programme is designed to feature real‐life situations which we confront in our day‐to‐day work and to educate and inform

attendees how best to prepare for these situations in a pro‐active and knowledgeable mannerrdquo

What to expecthelliphellip

Why attend helliphellipJoin us to‐

Hear over 30 expert speakers share their experience knowledge and insights

Participate in 15+ hours of thought provoking debate case studies keynote addresses workshops all geared to equip you with the skills and insights necessary to work on workplace health

Build your network ‐ benchmark debate and learn from the best minds in workplace health

See the latest trendsbest practices

View case studies that have delivered results

Demonstrate your organisationrsquos leadership amp commitment to workplace health

Earn valuable CPD points

The Conference aims to ensure delegates walk away with

practical strategies to transform their workplace health action plans

Who are the Workplace Health Leadership Group NI helliphellip

Find out at

wwwwhlgniorguk

Donrsquot miss anything bring your team

CONFERENCE

Designed by and for Occupational Health amp Safety professionals the conference delivers a programme which is relevant thought provoking and educational

It addresses situations that confront us on a daily basis it offers new ideas and theories to be considered and it offers attendees an opportunity to have their say all in a relaxed setting which encourages informal discussions

The development of new working relationships professional connections and support networks will be actively encouraged and attendees are encouraged to discuss and report on their own experiences with like‐minded professionals

The speakers were chosen as they are the leading professionals in their fields or have knowledge of practical and successful workplace health initiatives which will be invaluable to attendees

Rest assured they have the very latest information at their fingertips and the understanding to assist attendees deliver positive workplace health outcomes in their organisations

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 1 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Ronan Kelly facilitator Robert Kidd Chief Executive HSENI

930 ‐ Work related ill health Whatrsquos the problem and where is the solutionProf David Fishwick Chief Medical Adviser to HSE GB and HSENIThe robust case for improving workplace ill health

1000 ‐ Occupational Cancers Is your job making you ill Dr Steve Forman Principal Medical Adviser Occupational Health Physician HSEAn overview of three increased risk work activities

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Chronic lung disease ‐ a Northern Ireland perspectiveDr Paul McKeagney Consultant Respiratory Physician Belfast City Hospital An overview of the most prevalent occupational lung diseases

1130 ‐ Preventing work‐related ill‐health ‐ A respiratory surveillance focusJade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse Specialist HSEProf David Fishwick CMO HSE Managing and undertaking Respiratory Workplace Health Surveillance

1200 ‐ Move rooms ‐ you choose your seminar

1210 ‐ Welding fumes Scott Atess Blakelock Welding Application Engineer 3M

Ballygowan Suite

The role of the Occupational Hygienist

John Dobbie Group Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS

Riverview Suite

Effective dust exposure in quarries

Ken Logan Principal Health amp Safety Inspector HSENI

Glen Suite

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Local Exhaust Ventilation

Dean Cross Evette Boyes Morgan Naylor HSENI Scientific Services

Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Health Surveillance (Q amp A)

Jade Sumner Scientist HSLAlison Codling OH Nurse HSE amp Heather Cunnington Specialist Inspector ‐ OH HSE

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Face fit testing Stephen Clegg Personal Safety Division 3M Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Talk to the hygienists

John Dobbie Industrial Hygiene Director BPPresident BOHS amp Marian Molloy Principal Specialist Inspector HSE

Glen 3 amp 4

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace H amp W Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)hellipWhat are they and why such a problem Chris Quarrie Specialist Inspector in Human Factors amp Ergonomist HSE amp Matt Birtles Principal Ergonomist HSEWhy MSDs are a cause for concern a framework to assess and address risks the relevance of psychosocial factors in the development of MSDs and factoring them into the risk assessment process

1525 ‐ Ageing workforce researchProf Karen Walker‐Bone Director Arthritis Research UKMRC Centre for Musculoskeletal Health amp WorkldquoAge shall not weary themrdquo ‐ working for ever

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 2 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Lynda Bryans facilitator Dr Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer Dept Of Health

930 ‐ ldquoDepression is not foreverrdquo Lynda Bryans Lecturer Belfast Metropolitan College and advocate for mental healthLyndarsquos journey back to the surface

1000 ‐ Resilience inside out Gerry Kelly Chief Executive NICSSA Sport amp LeisureBuilding and developing a resilient self and workforce

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Tackling Workplace StresshellipClaire Kelly Mental Wellbeing at Work Advisor HSENIThe HSE Management Standards ‐ A step by step approach

1130 ‐ Changing your organisationrsquos cultureNicola Hodgkinson Business Services Director Seddon Construction Ltd Case study ‐ An organisationrsquos cultural change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

1200 ‐ Understanding amp Supporting People Exposed to Psychological Trauma Dr Michael Patterson Consultant Clinical Psychologist TMR Health Professionals Signs symptoms and what you can do to help

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Lunchtime energy dip Your Laughter Yoga fix

Viv McKinnon Founder Hydro‐ease Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Mental Health First Aid ‐ whatrsquos it all about

Catherine Downey ‐ Lead Health amp Wellbeing Coordinator Health Matters

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee fatigue versus wellness

Dr Jonny Bloomfield MD Support2 perform

Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 3 amp 4

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee debt an employerrsquos guide

Scott Kennerley Financial Policy Director The Consumer Council Northern Ireland

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led health clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace Health and Wellbeing Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Wellbeing support for small and medium sized enterprisesJanet Calvert Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at Public Health Agency NICase studies on supporting wellbeing at work in the SME sector

1500 ‐ Taking a holistic approach ‐ what works and what doesnrsquotBiddy O Neill National Project Lead Health and Wellbeing Programme DoH IrelandMilestones in developing a Healthy Workplace Framework and the challenges faced

1530 ‐ Managing a proactively structured occupational health programmeAndrew Cooke Group SHE Director GRAHAMCase study by the 2018 winner of the NISGNISO All Ireland Occupational Health Award

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

Check out the Early Bird Booking Discount offer on the back page

ldquoThe conference programme is designed to feature real‐life situations which we confront in our day‐to‐day work and to educate and inform

attendees how best to prepare for these situations in a pro‐active and knowledgeable mannerrdquo

What to expecthelliphellip

Why attend helliphellipJoin us to‐

Hear over 30 expert speakers share their experience knowledge and insights

Participate in 15+ hours of thought provoking debate case studies keynote addresses workshops all geared to equip you with the skills and insights necessary to work on workplace health

Build your network ‐ benchmark debate and learn from the best minds in workplace health

See the latest trendsbest practices

View case studies that have delivered results

Demonstrate your organisationrsquos leadership amp commitment to workplace health

Earn valuable CPD points

The Conference aims to ensure delegates walk away with

practical strategies to transform their workplace health action plans

Who are the Workplace Health Leadership Group NI helliphellip

Find out at

wwwwhlgniorguk

Donrsquot miss anything bring your team

CONFERENCE

Designed by and for Occupational Health amp Safety professionals the conference delivers a programme which is relevant thought provoking and educational

It addresses situations that confront us on a daily basis it offers new ideas and theories to be considered and it offers attendees an opportunity to have their say all in a relaxed setting which encourages informal discussions

The development of new working relationships professional connections and support networks will be actively encouraged and attendees are encouraged to discuss and report on their own experiences with like‐minded professionals

The speakers were chosen as they are the leading professionals in their fields or have knowledge of practical and successful workplace health initiatives which will be invaluable to attendees

Rest assured they have the very latest information at their fingertips and the understanding to assist attendees deliver positive workplace health outcomes in their organisations

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

PROGRAMME ‐ Day 2 (Ballygowan Suite unless otherwise stated)

830 ‐ RegistrationWorkshopsexhibitors

915 ‐ HousekeepingOpening address Lynda Bryans facilitator Dr Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer Dept Of Health

930 ‐ ldquoDepression is not foreverrdquo Lynda Bryans Lecturer Belfast Metropolitan College and advocate for mental healthLyndarsquos journey back to the surface

1000 ‐ Resilience inside out Gerry Kelly Chief Executive NICSSA Sport amp LeisureBuilding and developing a resilient self and workforce

1030 ‐ Teacoffee break amp exhibition

1100 ‐ Tackling Workplace StresshellipClaire Kelly Mental Wellbeing at Work Advisor HSENIThe HSE Management Standards ‐ A step by step approach

1130 ‐ Changing your organisationrsquos cultureNicola Hodgkinson Business Services Director Seddon Construction Ltd Case study ‐ An organisationrsquos cultural change following an employeersquos tragic suicide

1200 ‐ Understanding amp Supporting People Exposed to Psychological Trauma Dr Michael Patterson Consultant Clinical Psychologist TMR Health Professionals Signs symptoms and what you can do to help

1245 ‐ Split lunchworkshopsexhibition including the following workshops

1245 ‐ ‐ 1310

Lunchtime energy dip Your Laughter Yoga fix

Viv McKinnon Founder Hydro‐ease Ballygowan Suite

1310 ‐ ‐ 1335

Mental Health First Aid ‐ whatrsquos it all about

Catherine Downey ‐ Lead Health amp Wellbeing Coordinator Health Matters

Riverview Suite

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee fatigue versus wellness

Dr Jonny Bloomfield MD Support2 perform

Glen 1 amp 2

1245 ‐ ‐ 1400

Needs assessing for occupational health

Claire McGuirk Occupational Health Advisor Health Matters

Glen 3 amp 4

1335 ‐ ‐ 1400

Employee debt an employerrsquos guide

Scott Kennerley Financial Policy Director The Consumer Council Northern Ireland

Glen 5 amp 6

All day Get checked out ‐ Drop in clinic

Nurse led health clinic provided by the 3 PHA Workplace Health and Wellbeing Service Providers

Glen Suite

1415 ‐ Wellbeing support for small and medium sized enterprisesJanet Calvert Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager at Public Health Agency NICase studies on supporting wellbeing at work in the SME sector

1500 ‐ Taking a holistic approach ‐ what works and what doesnrsquotBiddy O Neill National Project Lead Health and Wellbeing Programme DoH IrelandMilestones in developing a Healthy Workplace Framework and the challenges faced

1530 ‐ Managing a proactively structured occupational health programmeAndrew Cooke Group SHE Director GRAHAMCase study by the 2018 winner of the NISGNISO All Ireland Occupational Health Award

1600 ‐ Summing up the day‐ Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

1615 ‐ Close

Check out the Early Bird Booking Discount offer on the back page

ldquoThe conference programme is designed to feature real‐life situations which we confront in our day‐to‐day work and to educate and inform

attendees how best to prepare for these situations in a pro‐active and knowledgeable mannerrdquo

What to expecthelliphellip

Why attend helliphellipJoin us to‐

Hear over 30 expert speakers share their experience knowledge and insights

Participate in 15+ hours of thought provoking debate case studies keynote addresses workshops all geared to equip you with the skills and insights necessary to work on workplace health

Build your network ‐ benchmark debate and learn from the best minds in workplace health

See the latest trendsbest practices

View case studies that have delivered results

Demonstrate your organisationrsquos leadership amp commitment to workplace health

Earn valuable CPD points

The Conference aims to ensure delegates walk away with

practical strategies to transform their workplace health action plans

Who are the Workplace Health Leadership Group NI helliphellip

Find out at

wwwwhlgniorguk

Donrsquot miss anything bring your team

CONFERENCE

Designed by and for Occupational Health amp Safety professionals the conference delivers a programme which is relevant thought provoking and educational

It addresses situations that confront us on a daily basis it offers new ideas and theories to be considered and it offers attendees an opportunity to have their say all in a relaxed setting which encourages informal discussions

The development of new working relationships professional connections and support networks will be actively encouraged and attendees are encouraged to discuss and report on their own experiences with like‐minded professionals

The speakers were chosen as they are the leading professionals in their fields or have knowledge of practical and successful workplace health initiatives which will be invaluable to attendees

Rest assured they have the very latest information at their fingertips and the understanding to assist attendees deliver positive workplace health outcomes in their organisations

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

What to expecthelliphellip

Why attend helliphellipJoin us to‐

Hear over 30 expert speakers share their experience knowledge and insights

Participate in 15+ hours of thought provoking debate case studies keynote addresses workshops all geared to equip you with the skills and insights necessary to work on workplace health

Build your network ‐ benchmark debate and learn from the best minds in workplace health

See the latest trendsbest practices

View case studies that have delivered results

Demonstrate your organisationrsquos leadership amp commitment to workplace health

Earn valuable CPD points

The Conference aims to ensure delegates walk away with

practical strategies to transform their workplace health action plans

Who are the Workplace Health Leadership Group NI helliphellip

Find out at

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CONFERENCE

Designed by and for Occupational Health amp Safety professionals the conference delivers a programme which is relevant thought provoking and educational

It addresses situations that confront us on a daily basis it offers new ideas and theories to be considered and it offers attendees an opportunity to have their say all in a relaxed setting which encourages informal discussions

The development of new working relationships professional connections and support networks will be actively encouraged and attendees are encouraged to discuss and report on their own experiences with like‐minded professionals

The speakers were chosen as they are the leading professionals in their fields or have knowledge of practical and successful workplace health initiatives which will be invaluable to attendees

Rest assured they have the very latest information at their fingertips and the understanding to assist attendees deliver positive workplace health outcomes in their organisations

Workplace Health Leadership GroupNorthern Ireland

The Speakers ‐ Day 1

Robert Kidd Chief Executive

HSENI

David Fishwick Chief Medical Adviser to HSE GB and HSENI

Dr Steve Forman Principal Medical

AdviserHSE

Dr Paul McKeagney Consultant Respiratory

Physician BCH

Ken Logan Principal Inspector

HSENI

Christopher Quarrie Specialist Inspector (Human Factors amp Ergonomics) HSE

Matt Birtles Principal Ergonomist

HSE

Prof Karen Walker‐Bone Director

Arthritis Research UKMRC

Full speaker bios can be found at whlgniorgukConferenceSpeakers

Jade Sumner Research Scientist Centre

for Workplace Health

Alison Codling OH Nurse

HSE

Scott Atess Blakelock Welding Application

Engineer 3M

John Dobbie Group Industrial Hygiene

Director BPPresident BOHS

The Speakers ‐ Day 2

Michael McBride Chief Medical Officer

Dept Of Health

Lynda Bryans Lecturer Belfast

Metropolitan College

Gerry Kelly Chief Executive NICSSA

Sport amp Leisure

Clare Kelly Mental Wellbeing at Work

Advisor HSENI

Andrew Cooke Group SHE Director

GRAHAM

Nicola Hodgkinson DirectorBusiness Services Seddon Construction Ltd

Dr Michael Patterson CEO Trauma Management

and Recovery

Janet Calvert Health amp Social Wellbeing Improvement ManagerPHA

Biddy OrsquoNeill National Project Lead H amp W Programme DoH

Conference Chair Conference Facilitators

Wilson Lambe Chair WHLGNI

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Ronan Kelly amp Lynda Bryans

Both facilitators have extensive

media experience and both are very supportive of workplace health

Conference details costs and bookinghelliphellipVenue La Mon Hotel 41 Gransha Road Castlereagh Belfast BT23 5RF (FREE car parking at the venue)

Bookings are made using the NI Safety Group website

DELEGATE COSTS BOOKINGMember of a

Partner organisationNon Member Complete the application for the

Conference by clicking on the following link to the booking form‐

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All bookings and payments are administered through the NI Safety Group

Payment Methods‐

PO Number (bacs)ChequeCredit Card (indicate which on booking form)

Conference places can be cancelled up to 3 working days before the event Any bookings not cancelled will be

invoiced in full

Partner organisations‐NI Safety Group IOSHBuildHealth BOHS

HSENILocal Councils PHA

First day (20 Nov)

pound12500 + VAT per person

pound14500 + VATper person

Second Day

(21st Nov)

pound12500 + VAT per person

pound14500 + VATper person

Both Days pound23000 + VAT per person

pound27000 + VATper person

EARLY BIRD booking discount

Book and pay

Before 1st November and receive

20 discountDaily Rate

Member Non Member Daily Discounted rate Daily Discounted rate

pound10000 + VAT per person pound11600 + VAT per person per day per day

Full Conference Member Non Member pound18400 + VAT pound21600 + VAT per person per person

The Conference organisers would like to thank the generosity shown by the sponsoring and supportingorganisations without whose help this Conference would not have been possible